Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8968 Plus 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8968-PLUS · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index57,351 (Processors scale)
Category rank#17,919
Street price$859
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar66.76
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8968 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.0 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

Related guides

CPU TDP, PPT and Turbo Power ExplainedPCIe Lanes ExplainedAMD AM5 SocketIntel LGA1851 SocketIntel LGA1700 SocketNPUs and AI PCs

Similar Processors

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Nexora CX-6143 Pro 10-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor26,051$169Compare
Altrix CX-2862 Prime 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor17,671$109Compare
Veltrix CX-4182 Core 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor40,460$459Compare
Nexora CX-9724 Prime 20-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor27,266$209Compare
Veltrix CX-2281 Pro 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor58,793$759Compare
Nexora CX-8354 Ti 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor41,652$489Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-8968 Plus 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/224176 (accessed 2026-10-20).